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For the past 5 years I've been using Suregrip push-rock hand controls (and before that push-pull). Since I can only steer with one hand, I tend to keep my right hand at the top of the wheel for...

I have a pair of their curve-L handrims. I thought the shape felt better to grip than Natural Fits. Unfortunately I didn't get the grip version, so they're too slick to effectively push off of - I...

I have one. The backrest broke after a month. From day 1 it was really creaky from the extra bracket for adjusting the angle of the backrest. Then, one day while getting dressed, the clamp on the...

Yeah, I actually loved my Golz. Used a pair almost exclusively for 3.5 years. I took my Golz on a trip for New Years (didn't trust the airline with CF wheels). Turns out it was a smart move! I was in...

Has anybody tried the new Spinergy carbon blade wheels? I decided to splurge on a pair with my new TR3 and thought I'd leave a few thoughts about them.

For reference, I was using Golz twin-start...

I'm in the process of speccing out a new TR3. I really want the bottom tubes to be curved in the rear instead of the box weld, but this requires a CoG of at least 3.5".

So two questions:



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I went back at it with WD40 and a hammer this morning. The bearing's outer surfaces were almost completely corroded. I'm surprised it still spun at all (and this was the fork that I didn't bend!)
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Last weekend I had the awesome experience of throwing myself out of my chair. My caster hit a crack in the sidewalk at just the right angle. Thankfully, other than my bruised ego, I'm fine. My...

I'm currently using Golz Twin-Star Exchanges (540) on my ZR2. I haven't been that happy with how these wheels have held up and I am looking to replace them. I'm leaning towards Topolino's WX2.5s.
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I'm in the process of getting a new chair and I've had some issues with my DME's measurements, so I'm triple checking all of his work.

I know how to measure FSH and STFR on my current chair, but...

Quick follow-up about COG: the TiLite website says the ZR has 2.25" of adjustability for COG. Will playing with the COG on the ZR conflict with alignment of the front casters?

The +2" is an error in the CAD. It should only be +1. I'm in a 17" with 80 degree front right now. I'm adding the +1" so I can tighten the front angle to 85 degrees. I don't have too many...

Hi all,

I'm in the process of ordering a new chair and had a question about COG.

I'm going from a 18x17, 80 deg ZRA to a 16x17+1, 85 deg ZR. In the attached CAD, the frame depth is wrong...

I try to stand for at least an hour, 4-5 days a week. I use a an EasyStand Glider and KAFOs. I hadn't thought of trying to prop my foot up while standing. Thanks for the tip!

My feet don't sit flat on my foot plate. I keep my feet tucked in with the ball of my foot resting right at the cross bar of the foot plate.

My heels are always sticking up .5-1". I know part of...

Hi Chas,

Thanks for the reference. I was just using fingertips as a reference point. My balance was off (harder to do a wheelie) and I couldn't reach back as far while pushing. It is good to know...

I just got a new cushion that makes me sit up higher than my old one. My finger tips no longer reached my wheel hubs, so I had to lower my RSH by .5" (dump is now 3"). Today I switched back to my...

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone! I didn't realize I would have to adjust so much from a simple .5" drop. I'm not really keen on making that many adjustments, so I think I'm going to stick...

I wanted to try something that'd be a little easier to maneuver (or so I've read). I'm also pretty obsessed with streamlining my chair - the idea of a slightly smaller wheel appeals to me. I didn't...

My ZRA2 currently has standard forks with 5x1" casters. The casters are mounted in the bottom hole (not sure why, you can see the marks where my DME once had them mounted in the middle).

I'm...

I have a 10" ADI CF seat back and love it. I used to have a 13" J3 and would have terrible back pain after a few hours. With my ADI, I rarely have pain after a 16 hr day.

What do you keep your tires inflated to? I just switched to some Schwalbe Right Runs from solid Shox; the idea of inflating to 145 seems off-putting. Back before my injury, I never inflated my bike...

This Friday I'm flying from San Francisco to DC. I've never flown with pneumatic tires before. Are you supposed to deflate your towers when you check your chair at the gate? If so, how much do...

You should be able to find them at any bike shop or REI.

Hi Brad,

I spent a month in rehab at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) this past summer, so I think I can give you a pretty accurate picture of what to expect :-)

A good portion of your...